Movie spotlight
Horizontal/Vertical
En una ciudad desconocida, en un edificio a través de las ventanas se puede ver el momento exacto en el que las cosas cambian. El antes comienza a ser el después y viceversa. Y nada vuelve a ser como antes. En este universo idéntico y diferente a la vez, se ve como los personajes cambian para siempre. In an unknown city, in a building through the windows you can see the exact moment when things change. The before begins to be the after and vice versa. And nothing goes back to the way it was before. In this identical and different universe at the same time, it is seen how the characters change forever.
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Plot Summary
A photographer, haunted by a past love, embarks on a journey to find her. His quest leads him through a series of encounters that blur the lines between reality and memory. As he delves deeper into his own psyche, he must confront the truths he has long suppressed.
Critical Reception
Horizontal/Vertical garnered mixed reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric qualities and the central performance of Michael Lucid. However, some found the narrative to be overly elusive and the pacing inconsistent, leading to a polarizing reception.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its artistic cinematography and melancholic mood.
Criticized for a convoluted and sometimes frustratingly abstract plot.
Michael Lucid's performance as the troubled protagonist was a highlight for many.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available or documented for this independent film.
Fun Fact
The film was primarily shot in and around San Francisco, utilizing the city's unique architecture and mood to enhance its thematic elements.
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